MYTH: You Cannot Participate in Sports After LASIK
FACT: Yes, You Can Participate in Sports After LASIK, however, water sports should be avoided for one month after LASIK surgery while your eyes heal.
Your ophthalmologist may suggest PRK laser vision correction if you prefer specific types of contact sports. LASIK plays a pivotal role in improving many athletes’ experiences when playing sports. After LASIK there are no spectacles or contact lenses to worry about. You would be able to see clearly and get the most out of your new vision.
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Facts & Myths: Glasses and contacts
Myth: Glasses and contacts are cheaper than LASIK.
Fact: Not taking into consideration that seeing without a visual aid is priceless, LASIK can actually save you money.
Facts & Myths: Professional Athletes
Myth: People with refractive errors cannot excel in sports.
Fact: Many professional athletes wear contact lenses or had LASIK.
Facts & Myths: Can you participate in sports after LASIK?
MYTH: You Cannot Participate in Sports After LASIK
FACT: Yes, You Can Participate in Sports After LASIK, however, water sports should be avoided for one month after LASIK surgery while your eyes heal.
Facts & Myths: Can the Laser used in LASIK burn your eyes?
MYTH: Some people believe that a laser used for LASIK can burn your eyes.
FACT: All laser eye surgeries, including LASIK, use “cold” lasers that will not burn the surface of the eye.
Facts & Myths: LASIK and Night vision
Myth: LASIK makes your night vision worse
Fact: Modern LASIK does not affect night vision and may even improve it.
Facts & Myths: LASIK and recovery time
Myth: Recovering from LASIK takes long.
Fact: Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after LASIK, others may take 2- 5 days to recover.